You're right, be wary of rose tinted glasses
That’s really nice
You're right, be wary of rose tinted glasses
I built my own, originally a 85 R80RT, if as you say you have access to the equipment then I’d go for it, I ride mine more than my other bikes,plus you’re unlikely to see another one like it.
I think I need to ride one really, I had a rnineT while my GS was in for a service. It wasn’t an urban just a basic one, I found it a bit small, but loved the engine and general feel of it. Am I looking at this through rose tinted glasses I ask myself? I’m in no rush as my GS does everything I want and more.
You shouldn’t buy one because they’re rubbish. The only reason these guys are banging on about them is they’re terrified of residual values crashing and the bikes dropping to a price level that they should be (about £1500 for a good one).
I have one just like that coming up for sale soon as I need to downside my stock prior to a house move. I should take some photos and stick it on here but will get a new mot on it first.There’s no reason not to get one, great for smaller roads and good fun to own and ride I’ve never been long without one for nearly 30 years now ( I started very early )
Still like to have something newer for longer distance and quicker riding
It amazes me that some people, previously Airhead fans, move over to other equally compromised overpriced brand, and can then find nothing positive to say about their previous passion.
As a long term Airhead owner I can tell you that they have their faults but overall they are, in general, a great bike if you get them.
As with any aspect of life it’s hard to go backwards and I would imagine if a 1200 is your bag you’re best to stick with it.
Controversial
How many years have I been saying the same thing Johnny ��
They are an addiction, and most addicts know that the next shot isn't going to be any good.
I paid $A4,200-/ 2000 quid for my well used G/S PD but it doesn't do anything much better than my $800- Funduro , so as a rider it was probably expensive at that.
Particularly as I can buy a new ex demo RE Himalaya for $6,000- on the road, and they will do almost anything the G/S can do.
Except perhaps get out to 460,000 km on the original crank and clutch!
Robs valuation of airheads is about right if you value them on their merits as a riding machine, anything over that and you are paying for their pose value.
Which might explain why they are cheap in Oz and expensive in England!